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Fending: meaning, definitions and examples

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fending

 

[ fษ›ndษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

protecting oneself

Fending refers to the act of defending or protecting oneself from harm or danger. It often implies a struggle or effort to push back against an attack or adverse situation. In various contexts, it may involve physical defense, but can also relate to mental or emotional self-protection. The term emphasizes resilience and the proactive approach one takes to avoid being overwhelmed by external threats.

Synonyms

defend, protect, resist, ward off.

Examples of usage

  • She was fending off multiple attackers.
  • He is fending for his life in the wilderness.
  • They spent the night fending against the severe storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "fending" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verteidigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertahanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅพก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfense

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defensa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๅพก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obramba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defensa

Etymology

The word 'fend' comes from the Old English term 'fendan', which means 'to defend or protect'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *fandan, which means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. Over time, the meaning evolved to take on a more general sense of defense and resistance against various types of attacks. In Middle English, 'fend' also had connotations related to fighting off or repulsing an aggressor. This evolution underscores the wordโ€™s connection to notions of personal agency and resilience in the face of adversity. The suffix '-ing' is added to indicate the ongoing nature of the action, transforming it into a gerund that emphasizes the act of fending as a continuous process.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,838, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.